Education T1 EDUC1049
- Academic Session: 2023-24
- School: School of Education
- Credits: 10
- Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
- Typically Offered: Semester 1
- Available to Visiting Students: No
Short Description
This course aims to provide student teachers with a broad introduction to the field of education. The course will have a particular focus on issues, areas of professional knowledge and foundational concepts and skills significant for teacher education.
Timetable
Friday am - 1hr
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
This course aims to provide student teachers with a broad introduction to the field of education. The course will have a particular focus on issues, areas of professional knowledge and foundational concepts and skills significant for teacher education.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will have
Been introduced to, and engaged with, foundational ideas in educational sociology, philosophy, psychology, history, and politics.
Reflected on constructions of childhood and the rights of children.
Reflected on the nature of teaching and the role of the teacher
Considered a developmental model of teacher development
Been introduced to theories of learning and cognition
Been introduced to the history of education in Scotland
Been introduced to classroom management and school discipline
Considered the structure and governance of secondary schooling
Sourced and used texts, study material and web-based resources in relation to the above
This Module will address and contribute to the development of the following standards for initial teacher education:
1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.2.2, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 3.1, 3.2.
This Module will require the application and development of transferable skills: TS 2, TS 3, TS 4, TS 6, TS 8, TS 10.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Complete the work of the class